Alpha Kappa Alpha will bring roughly 27,000 members to Las Vegas July 18–24 for the 72nd Boule, a projected $75M economic boost that includes a major hunger‑relief effort.

Blaine Festival returns this Friday–Sunday at Aquatore Park with free live music, carnival rides, a parade and family activities.

A North 5 ticket worth $117,700 was sold in Ramsey and a Powerball with Power Play worth $100,000 was sold in Brooklyn Park, the Minnesota Lottery says.